Good numbers of bluegill were sampled with bluegill up to 8.5 inches. Spring electrofishing showed good numbers of largemouth bass. Most largemouth bass sampled were 14- to 16-inches long, but bass up to 19 inches are available to anglers. Good numbers of crappies were also sampled in 2018 with most crappie 8- to 10-inches long. Low numbers of channel catfish were sampled in 2018, but catfish up to 22 inches are available to anglers. (2018)

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Iowa-Caught Fish Are Safe to Eat, In Almost All Cases

The vast majority of Iowa’s streams, rivers and lakes offer safe and high-quality fish that pose little or no threat to human health if consumed. Some limitations may apply for young children and pregnant women. Here’s a Fish Consumption Fact Sheet from the Iowa DNR and the Iowa Dept. of Public Health for more information. Here is a list of current fish consumption advisories for Iowa lakes and rivers.